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Karol G announced a massive global stadium tour titled “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” kicking off this summer and running through July 2027, with presale tickets starting April 27 and an artist presale for the US, Canada, and Europe available to fans who sign up at karolgmusic.com by April 24; VIP experiences with premium seating, pre-show lounges, and exclusive merch are offered via VIP Nation.
Napa's La Onda Latin Festival has been canceled for 2026, with refunds issued to Front Gate Tickets buyers and organizers expressing hope the event can return in the future.
La Onda, Napa's popular Latin-music festival, has been canceled for 2026 with no reason given; headliners included Maná, Ivan Cornejo, J Balvin and Christian Nodal, and refunds for Front Gate Tickets purchases are being issued as organizers leave the door open for a future return.
Willie Colón, the influential salsa trombonist and arranger who helped define the New York salsa sound, died at 75. Over a six-decade career he produced hits such as El Malo and Siembra, collaborated with Rubén Blades and Héctor Lavoe, and earned multiple accolades including the Latin Grammy Musical Excellence Award in 2004; his work bridged Puerto Rican and New York cultures and left a lasting imprint on Latin music.
Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language single DtMF rockets from No. 10 to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after his Super Bowl LX halftime show, marking his second Hot 100 leader and first solo No. 1. The track leads the week’s streaming, airplay, and sales in the U.S. and helps place four Bad Bunny songs in the Hot 100 top 10, all tied to his Super Bowl performance.
Bad Bunny became the first Latin artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show primarily in Spanish, delivering a high-energy set rooted in Puerto Rican culture with guest appearances from Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Jessica Alba, and Karol G inside a La Casita, performing hits like Tití Me Preguntó, Yo Perreo Sola, Safaera, Baile Inolvidable and Die With a Smile (salsa version) before closing with fireworks and a strong display of Puerto Rican pride, despite some MAGA‑era controversy.
Bad Bunny headlined the first-all Spanish Super Bowl halftime, delivering a joyful, culturally rich set with guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin that blended reggaeton, salsa, and Puerto Rican imagery. The performance occurred amid political controversy over immigration enforcement (ICE) and drew reactions from Trump and others, while emphasizing unity and Latino pride as it closed with a message of togetherness.
A profile of Bad Bunny tracing his rise from SoundCloud to the globe’s most-streamed artist, highlighting his multilingual, genre-blending approach, political edge, and the cultural significance of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, along with a five-track mini playlist that showcases his range.
A Washington Post review of P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau, which traces Bad Bunny’s ascent as a musical icon and argues his work has become a global platform for Puerto Rican activism and resistance, blending his chart-topping achievements with political and cultural messaging.
Ricky Martin published an open letter in El Nuevo Día praising Bad Bunny for his Grammys wins, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and commending him for staying true to his Puerto Rican roots and language. He lauded Bad Bunny’s immigrant-identity speech and described the achievement as a cultural and human victory, noting it marks a historic all-Spanish Grammys triumph and highlighting the artist’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.
Rolling Stone previews Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime with a dream guest list, suggesting collaborators from Cardi B and Drake to Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Rosalía, while noting his residency history of inviting guests and the possibility of a Puerto Rico–focused moment or even no guests at all.
Bad Bunny was honored as the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, receiving a special award from Rita Moreno, who praised his global impact and passion. The event featured a heartfelt speech from Bad Bunny, a brief dance with Moreno, and highlighted his record-breaking achievements in Latin music and beyond, cementing his status as a cultural icon.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's selection as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, highlighting the racist and xenophobic reactions from conservatives who criticize his music, politics, and use of Spanish, despite his significant influence and the historical context of Latin artists facing discrimination in the U.S. The piece emphasizes that his performance will be a powerful act of self-expression and cultural representation amid ongoing prejudice.
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, sparking controversy due to his political stances and identity as a Latin artist, with critics including Donald Trump expressing outrage. Despite the backlash, Bad Bunny's global popularity and cultural significance highlight the NFL's effort to expand its international reach.
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marking a significant milestone for Latin music and culture, with the event expected to be a memorable and record-breaking performance.